This is the continuing story of three young women who had sung as the Variety Sisters. They are off living their lives taking different directions. Ginny returned home to take care of her father who is abusive and spent any money he could find on drinking. Frances has married the father of her child and…
The Start of the Story by Jane Lovering | Book Review
Rowan has the job that everyone wants. I know I would love it. She makes a living investigating and writing about folklore. In fact, you would have thought she would have pleased when a visiting professor wants to dig around a local landmark that is happens to be not far from the cottage that Rowan…
The Sticky Toffee Pudding Club by Rosie Green | Book Review
Annalise has a lot going on! From being worried about her grandmother’s health to meeting Jensen when she tries to reduce a stray dog but they don’t exchange numbers. Then to top it off she loses her job. Then she he meets Maddy and the café girls, a new adventure begins. Persuaded by her new…
Lady for a Season by Melissa Addey | Book Review
Initially, Edward is treated as a lunatic suffering from an illness that must be cured. Dr. Morrison, whom I really disliked, views him as a man without wit or intelligence. The doctor’s brutal torture or treatment as he calls it, has broken Edward’s spirit, convincing him of his supposed insanity. It’s only when Maggie becomes…
A Love like the Sun by Riss M. Neilson | Book Review
There is so much to love about this book! We have two people, Laniah and Issac who are already comfortable with each other begin to fake date. I mean how could they not fall in love with one another because truthfully these two were already there. One thing that was apparent was Issac’s feeling towards…
A French Country Escape by Jennifer Bohnet | Book Review
A French Country Escape was everything I hoped for! One of the standout features of this book is the strong family bonds between the characters. Siblings Freddie and Sasha embark on a move to France together during a tough time in their lives, while Ingrid and Peter do everything they can to support their daughter,…
Poison in Piccadilly by Kelly Oliver | Book Review
You can enjoy this book as a standalone story, however you might miss out on some of the personal backstories and character growth. This installment begins with Kitty being found unconscious in the locker room of the Piccadilly Jujitsu Club, while there with a group of suffragettes. After being attacked, she suffers from amnesia and…
Coming Home to Starr’s Fall by Kate Hewitt | Book Review
While things aren’t picture-perfect in this quaint town, I appreciated that it wasn’t your typical small-town romance—it had its own unique twist. Laurie is such a sweet character, dealing with some deep trauma from her past, and I really enjoyed following her emotional journey. Her slow-burn romance with Joshua was tender and heartwarming, with just…
A Mother’s Betrayal by Louise Guy | Book Review
Julia Hudson is married to Mike, and they share identical twin daughters, Arabella (Ari) and Florence (Flo), as well as a grandson, Kayden. Julia is known for her forceful and blunt personality, and her job with a government bureau has her constantly traveling between Melbourne and Canberra. However, her life takes a devastating turn when…
Lily, Unwritten by Olivia Lockheart | Book Review
I have not read the first book in this series and this one actually takes place not long after the events of the first. While I read it as a standalone I do feel that you will get more out of it if you read them in order. Lily has make a decision who she…
